tears

Definitions of tears
  1. noun
    the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
    “she was in tears”
    synonyms: crying, weeping
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    types:
    snivel, sniveling
    whining in a tearful manner
    sob, sobbing
    convulsive gasp made while weeping
    bawling, wailing
    loud cries made while weeping
    type of:
    activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process
    an organic process that takes place in the body
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